The hills are truly alive with the arrival of London's West End production's The Sound of Music. On the gala night (September 29), audiences across generations came running to the Theatre at Solaire just to see the show for the first time and for some, many times over a beloved musical that became part of their childhood. The Sound of Music is a nostalgic theatrical experience that brings candid memories of yore and a myriad of familiar tunes that would prompt any viewer to go home humming if not singing.
From England to New Zealand to Hong Kong, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber-produced 2006 lavish revival of The Sound of Music finally made it to Manila, which officially held its gala performance last Friday, September 29, at The Theatre at Solaire and an after party at the Diamond Hotel. (Thanks to Globe Live, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, Concertus Manila, and David Atkins Enterprises--yes, it takes a village to import a first-rate international theatrical production!)
Associate Director Frank Thompson, who was also the resident director of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's revival production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium, presented the cast of the international touring production of The Sound of Music, led by Carmen Pretorius (Maria) and Janelle Visagie (Mother Abbess), at a media call yesterday.
It was announced this week that two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, will star as the narrator in FOX's live musical event, A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! As the narrator, Broderick will play the grown-up 'Ralphie Parker,' who looks back with love and humor on his favorite childhood Christmas.
Below, check out some great bonus material just released in anticipation of Disney's THE LION KING Signature Edition coming out on Blu-ray next Tuesday, August 29th!
Walt Disney Studios along with David Garibaldi helped celebrate World Lion Day by releasing a special music video of 'Be Prepared' from the upcoming Walt Disney's Signature Collection of THE LION KING.
Oh, snap! The 90's are back! San Diego Musical Theatre (SDMT) announced today the complete cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Pump Up the Volume: A 90's Palooza! From the creators of the long-running hit Mixtape, Colleen Kollar Smith and Jon Lorenz, comes a new musical that journeys back to the 1990's. Kollar Smith helms the show as Director and Choreographer, with Lorenz working as Music Director and Arranger. Performances run July 28 - September 10, 2017, at the Horton Grand Theatre. Press opening is Saturday, August 5 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 (347-6396) and at The El Capitan Theatre box office, for the El Capitan Theatre's presentation of "THE LION KING SING-ALONG", August 4 to August 20, 2017.
Tickets are now on sale at www.elcapitantickets.com, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 (347-6396) and at The El Capitan Theatre box office, for the El Capitan Theatre's presentation of "THE LION KING SING-ALONG", August 4 to August 20, 2017.
El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood has announced that they will be presenting a sing-along showing of Disney's hit animated film THE LION KING this August.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today the annual selection of 25 motion pictures that have been inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress because of their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance.
PTP/NYC (Potomac Theatre Project), in association with Middlebury College, continues its 30th repertory season (and 10th consecutive in New York City) celebration with a range of special events, all free of charge to audiences.
Las Vegas based best-selling author Donna Foley Mabry celebrates the release today of 'D'Arcy Curran,' the fifth book in her popular The Manhattan Stories series. 'D'Arcy Curran' is the first of a three volume tale that follows the stories of the Curran family in the small town of Manhattan, Kansas during the mid-19th century.
From the book jacket:
'In 1861, in the small town of Manhattan, Kansas, the Curran girls have expectations of what their lives will be.
D'Arcy, 12, redheaded and freckled, curious and rebellious, wants to grow up and dominate her world.
Suzanne, not yet 18, wants only to marry her handsome lieutenant from Fort Riley, Jonathan Taylor.
The beginning of the Civil War and Suzanne's one night of passion sends everyone's lives in an unexpected direction. Jonathan is sent to the battlefields that will determine the survival of the nation. To avoid scandal in their small town, the girls are sent to Detroit to live with family.
They not only find a welcoming aunt and uncle, they discover a burgeoning city, both ugly and beautiful, rough and cultured, drunk and refined.
As she matures, D'Arcy develops a friendship with the older boy next door, and it changes her opinion of men. Fate throws both girls undreamed-of twists, and D'Arcy is forced to cope. A rash decision changes everything.
Will D'Arcy be prepared for the consequences?'
About the Author:
A Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girls' dressing room into her first novel. Now she is the author of 'The Alexandra Merritt Mysteries,' which include 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas,' 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower,' 'The Las Vegas Special,' 'Rough Ride in Vegas,' 'M.I.A. Las Vegas,' and the recently released 'The Las Vegas Sophisticate.'
Her most popular novel, 'Maude,' the best-selling Kindle Direct Publishing non-fiction work of all time, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and spent multiple weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 lists. 'Maude' is currently being translated into Russian and German, and was recently released in Italian under the title 'Non Avevo Scelta.'
Donna has an admired series of historical romances, The Manhattan Stories, 'Jessica,' 'Pillsbury Crossing,' 'The Cabin,' 'Kimimela,' and released in April 'D'Arcy Curran' the first of a three-volume work in the series.
She has written several other stand-alone thrillers, 'Desperate Ambition,' 'The Right Society,' and 'The Other Hand,' and a light-hearted work, 'Conversations With Skip,' the story of a shelter dog adopted by a young woman having trouble sleeping after her divorce.
At 50 years of age, Australian Dance Theatre remains Australia's pre-eminent contemporary dance company. Since 1965, five revolutionary artistic directors have expanded the boundaries of contemporary dance and with each artistic director, a new ADT has been forged - delivering a fresh vision, a new troupe and a new dance aesthetic.
At 50 years of age, Australian Dance Theatre remains Australia's pre-eminent contemporary dance company. Since 1965, five revolutionary artistic directors have expanded the boundaries of contemporary dance and with each artistic director, a new ADT has been forged - delivering a fresh vision, a new troupe and a new dance aesthetic.
RoadKill, a highly physical, collaborative dance theater production, will make its New York City debut today, May 27th - Saturday, May 30th at IRT Theater in Greenwich Village as part of IRT's 3B Artist Series. Created by Lauren Lasorda and Tali Custer, RoadKill is an Improbable Stage Tree House Production. New pieces by San Francisco dance company detour dance and NYC choreographer Micca will also be presented with Lasorda and Custer's RoadKill as part of the same evening of work.
RoadKill, a highly physical, collaborative dance theater production, will make its New York City debut Wednesday, May 27th - Saturday, May 30th at IRT Theater in Greenwich Village as part of IRT's 3B Artist Series. Created by Lauren Lasorda and Tali Custer, RoadKill is an Improbable Stage Tree House Production. New pieces by San Francisco dance company detour dance and NYC choreographer Micca will also be presented with Lasorda and Custer's RoadKill as part of the same evening of work.
Second chances were the crux of this week's episode, which focused less on Liza trying to hide her 40-year-old life, and more on her letting go of her inhibitions and embracing her younger persona (and the consequences that occurred when doing that).
Nightcap Cabaret presents, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BROADWAY!, starring Kimberly Suskind tonight, April 10th, 8pm and tomorrow, April 11th, 2pm at Plays & Players on Delancey Place.
